Heathcote Junction, Victoria

Heathcote Junction is a town in Victoria, Australia. The town is located 53 kilometres (33 mi) north of the state capital, Melbourne and 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) from nearby Wandong. At the 2016 census, Heathcote Junction and the surrounding area had a combined population of 839.[1]

Heathcote Junction
Victoria
Entry sign
Heathcote Junction is located in Shire of Mitchell
Heathcote Junction
Heathcote Junction
Coordinates37°22′0″S 145°01′0″E
Population839 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)3758
Location
LGA(s)Shire of Mitchell
State electorate(s)Euroa
Federal division(s)McEwen

The town was affected by the Black Saturday bushfires, including one fatality.[2]

References

  1. "2016 Census QuickStats Heathcote Junction". Australian Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 8 December 2018.
  2. "Victoria Police Bush Fire Death Toll - Update 9:45am". Victoria Police. 10 February 2009. Retrieved 10 February 2009.

See also

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